CLA-2-34:RR:NC:1:236 A84193
Mr. Patrick K. McCooey
Manager, Customs Clearance
Mitsubishi International Corporation
520 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10022-4223
RE: The tariff classification of Liptol S-100 from Japan
Dear Mr. McCooey:
In your letter dated May 29, 1996, you requested a tariff classification
ruling.
The sample submitted, Liptol S-100, is a nonionic surface active agent
(fatty polyether type) used in the paper manufacturing industry as a high
performance deinking agent.
The applicable subheading for the Liptol S-100 will be 3402.13.2010,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for organic
surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing
preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning
preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401:
Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put for retail sale: Nonionic:...
Other:... Fatty substance of animal or vegetable origin:... Polyethers. The
rate of duty will be 1.3 cents per kg plus 4.3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided
with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you
have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist V.
Gualario at 212-
466-5744.
Sincerely,
Roger J. Silvestri
Director
National Commodity
Specialist Division